The 3rd Decade Podcast

Student Debt & Furthering Education

December 16, 2020 3rd Decade Episode 16
The 3rd Decade Podcast
Student Debt & Furthering Education
Show Notes

Join Scott Bennett and Jennifer Edwards as they discuss ways to approach the decision of furthering your education, especially as it pertains to taking out student debt. Jennifer suggests different ways to help hone in on the direction you'd like to go, as well as if it's experience and knowledge, or a specific credential that will help you meet your goals.

Audio correction: 29:13 "I feel sad when I see situations where somebody graduates with a degree that didn't have a lot of value in the workplace, and they're made promises that you can take these [loans] out and you can have any kind of life you want right out of *college*"

Resources:
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

https://www.edx.org/

https://www.coursera.org/

https://www.udemy.com/

https://moneythink.org/our-work/decided/

https://www.peacecorps.gov/volunteer/university-programs/https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/segal-americorps-education-award/use-your-education-award

https://www.military.com/education/money-for-school/tuition-assistance-ta-program-overview.htmlhttps://www.estudentloan.com/blog/10-companies-will-help-pay-college